CARLY S. WIGGINS
1129-1 Village Creek Mount Pleasant SC 29464 • 912-618-0010 • carlyw5@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To attain a position in a challenging marketing and media planning arena which will draw on both creative and functional application to generate a cost effective, useful, and desirable product or service.
SUMMARY
Management and Industrial Design education with early career application in marketing and product design seeking growth opportunity to support company vision and positively impact employer product/output through application of excellent skills, competent problem solving ability, adroit processing skills, and exceptional work ethic.
EDUCATION
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DOUBLE MAJOR
Atlanta, Georgia
College of Architecture: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
December 2010
- Awarded fourth place in Georgia Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering Exposition: Designed, produced, and tested a working Vaccine Cold Box Carrier for use by theCenterofDisease Controlfollowing CDC and WHO specifications
College of Management: Bachelor of Science in Management
August 2010
- Marketing Concentration: Gathered, evaluated, and presented marketing research regarding the EMBA program atGeorgia
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SKILLS/INTERESTS
Computer Skills:
- Software: Microsoft Office, SPSS, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Adobe Illustrator CS4, Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Adobe In Design CS4, Solidworks, Google Sketch Up, World Span, TRAMS, Vpython.
EXPERIENCE
Westbrook Brewing Company
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Marketing and Events Coordinator
February 2011-Present
- Designed new line merchandise and special event promotional items
- Launched on-line merchandise website
- Coordinated all aspects of private bookings and nonprofit events
- Successfully utilized Relationship Management to gain patron and client loyalty on and off site
- Directed and monitored e-presence: internet material, internet sites of partners, social media, banner advertisements, promotional emails, and many others.
- Planned, organized, coordinated, promoted, and facilitated small corporate/ private events, parties, rollout parties on site.
- Contacted regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products and explain product features.
- Managed day to day employee organization, inventory, and income accounting
- Utilized effective communication and presentation skills to provide engaging and informative group tours
SweetWater Brewing Company
Atlanta, Georgia
Marketing Assistant, Graphic Designer, Tour Administrator, Event staff member
May 2007-Februrary 2011
- Designed print and electronic media promotional items for sales and events
- Assistant coordinator of corporate/ private events, and rollout parties on site of up to 2,000 patrons.
- Set up trade shows to market products at off site events (up to 80,000 patrons)
- Delivered engaging and informative tour presentations daily
- Maintained the organization of records, accounts, and miscellaneous office information
- Successfully utilized Relationship Management to gain patron and client loyalty on and off site
UC Travel, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia
Accounting and office assistant
October 2010- February 2011
- Maintained account records, employee records, and miscellaneous office information
- Tracked commission deficiencies and reconciled differences.
- Resolved accounting discrepancies
Museum of Design Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Student Project Manager. “Love Nest” Exhibition
August 2009- July 2010
- Conceptualized layout, flow, and final project construction of $60,000exhibit on time and under budget
- Managed design concepts of a multiple disciplinary team of students, artists, and professionals
- Created 3-D models and final specifications for production.
- Acted as project liaison to production companies
ACTIVITIES
- Industrial Design Society ofAmerica
Fall 2007-Present
- Students Organizing for Sustainability, Georgia Institute of Technology
Fall 2007- Present
- Mountain Justice Summer, Mountain Top Removal Awareness Program
Summer 2008
